2011 BMW 550I XDRIVE GT Owner's Manual

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BMW 550I XDRIVE GT 2011 F07 Owners Manual ▷
Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out‐
side air and controls the shut-off automati‐
cally.
▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
su

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BMW 550I XDRIVE GT 2011 F07 Owners Manual Switching on
Press any button.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air.
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous
pollutants from the ou

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BMW 550I XDRIVE GT 2011 F07 Owners Manual Rear automatic climate
control*
At a glance
1
Temperature
2 AUTO program
3 Vent settings
4 Air volume, AUTO intensity
5 Display
6 Maximum cooling
7 Seat heating*  54
8 Active seat ventilation* 

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BMW 550I XDRIVE GT 2011 F07 Owners Manual The selected air volume is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Switching the system on/off
Switching off
At the lowest fan speed, press the left
side of the button on the drivers s

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BMW 550I XDRIVE GT 2011 F07 Owners Manual Interior equipment
Integrated universal remote
control*
The concept
This system can replace up to three different
hand-held transmitters for various types of re‐
mote-controlled equipment, such as g

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BMW 550I XDRIVE GT 2011 F07 Owners Manual To do so:
▷
Read the instructions of the hand-held
transmitter.
▷ Press the memory button of the universal
remote control for an extended period.
If the LED flashes rapidly for a brief period and

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BMW 550I XDRIVE GT 2011 F07 Owners Manual Ashtray/cigarette lighter*
Front
Opening
Press on the cover.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Lighter
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Danger of burns
Only hol

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BMW 550I XDRIVE GT 2011 F07 Owners Manual Rear center console
Remove the cover.
In the cargo area
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
Cargo area
Trunk cover
Note
Do not deposit heavy objects
Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on
the